78 OS releases, 166 features in database
macOS macOS 14 Sonoma
38 Features
| AI & Intelligence | ||
| Predictive Text (Transformer) | New in macOS 14 | |
| Accessibility | ||
| Live Captions | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Communication | ||
| FaceTime on Android/Web | Added in macOS 12 | |
| FaceTime Reactions | New in macOS 14 | |
| iMessage Edit & Unsend | Added in macOS 13 | |
| SharePlay | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Look Around | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Offline Maps | New in macOS 14 | |
| Topographic Maps | New in macOS 14 | |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Focus Filters | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Focus Modes | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Freeform | Introduced in macOS 13.1 | Added in macOS 13 |
| Sidecar | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Split View | ||
| Stage Manager | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Universal Control | Introduced in macOS 12.3 | Added in macOS 12 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Live Text | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Subject Isolation | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Visual Look Up | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Advanced Data Protection | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Lockdown Mode | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Passkeys | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Sign in with Apple | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Intelligent Tracking Prevention | ||
| Safari Profiles | New in macOS 14 | |
| Safari Tab Groups | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Safari Web Apps | New in macOS 14 | |
| System & Continuity | ||
| AirDrop Over Internet | New in macOS 14 | |
| AirPlay to Mac | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Continuity Camera | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Game Mode | Introduced in macOS 14 Sonoma | New in macOS 14 |
| Personal Voice | New in macOS 14 | |
| Screen Time | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Shortcuts App | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Translate App | Added in macOS 12 | |
| UI & Design | ||
| Dark Mode | Added in macOS 10.14 | |
| Desktop Widgets | New in macOS 14 | |
| Interactive Widgets | New in macOS 14 | |
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32 Supported Devices
Devices that can run macOS 14 Sonoma.
| Device | Released | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024) | Mar 2024 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) | Mar 2024 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Pro (2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M2, 2023) | Jan 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Jul 2022 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) | Oct 2021 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) | Oct 2021 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) | May 2021 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M1, 2020) | Nov 2020 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Nov 2020 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) | Aug 2020 | 10.15 to 26 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3) | May 2020 | 10.15 to 26 |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) | Mar 2020 | 10.15 to 15 |
| Mac Pro (2019) | Dec 2019 | 10.15 to 26 |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) | Nov 2019 | 10.15 to 26 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3) | Jul 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) | Jul 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) | May 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3) | May 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) | Mar 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) | Mar 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) | Nov 2018 | 10.14 to 15 |
| Mac mini (2018) | Nov 2018 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) | Jul 2018 | 10.13 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3) | Jul 2018 | 10.13 to 15 |
| iMac Pro (2017) | Dec 2017 | 10.13 to 15 |
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run macOS 14 Sonoma—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13" (Intel) | MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) | Jun 2017 | macOS 12 |
| iMac (Intel) | iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017) | Jun 2017 | macOS 13 |
| MacBook Pro 13" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3) | Jun 2017 | macOS 13 |
| MacBook Pro 15" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) | Jun 2017 | macOS 13 |
| Mac mini (Intel) | Mac mini (Late 2014) | Oct 2014 | macOS 12 |
| Mac Pro (Intel) | Mac Pro (Late 2013) | Dec 2013 | macOS 12 |